QA/QC Assistant (Food Manufacturing / Production)

Location: Woodlands, Singapore
Employment Type: Full-Time
Seniority: Entry-level / Junior Executive
Work Week: 5-day work week (must be prepared to work on weekends or public holidays occasionally)
Salary Range: $2,000 – $2,800/month

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented QA/QC Assistant to join our team. You will play a key role in maintaining food safety systems, conducting QC checks, training production staff, and assisting in audit preparation. This role is ideal for candidates who are organized, proactive, and committed to upholding food safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update food safety certification systems and records (ISO22000, MUIS Halal, BizSafe, SFA SAFE Framework).

• Coordinate and prepare for internal and external audits to ensure compliance.

• Train and guide production team members on food safety procedures and hygiene standards.

• Liaise with maintenance vendors to ensure facility and equipment upkeep.
• Oversee production schedules to meet output and quality targets.

• Conduct QA/QC checks on raw materials and finished goods.

• Manage and reconcile inventory records accurately.
• Handle online sales processes, including order management and product listings.
• Coordinate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting and documentation.
  Support colleagues in sales, marketing, or administrative areas during peak periods.
  Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Minimum: ITE Certificate in Food Science, Food Technology, or related fields.
Preferred: Polytechnic Diploma in:
Food Science & Technology
Applied Food Science

Experience:

• 1–2 years of experience in QA/QC within the food industry, including internships.
• Experience supporting audits (SFA, ISO22000, Halal) and conducting daily QC checks.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Solid understanding of ISO22000, HACCP, and SFA Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Familiarity with traceability and recall procedures.
• Ability to train and guide production staff on food safety and GMP.
• Strong attention to detail with effective communication skills.
• Able to work independently and in multicultural teams.
• Willingness to work overtime during audits or busy production periods and stand for extended durations.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an established local SME with over 30 years of heritage.
• Exposure to end-to-end QA/QC processes in food manufacturing.
• Opportunity to train and mentor frontline production teams.
• Gain cross-functional experience in ESG, inventory, and e-commerce operations.